Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2003 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 User Manual

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Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will

decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.

Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will

decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.

Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the

coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS

Important safety precautions

Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.

If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel

filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and cause injury.

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause

the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in personal
injury.

Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or
mishandled.

Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is a
cancer causing agent.

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